Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.
Health Insurance Open Enrollment Begins
The start of the health care open enrollment period on Saturday brought news of significant premium increases for many Americans. Residents can shop for different plans and compare costs using the Washington Health Plan Finder website.
The start of the health care open enrollment period on Saturday brought news of significant premium increases for many Americans. Residents can shop for different plans and compare costs using the Washington Health Plan Finder website.
FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
Eli Lilly partners with Walmart to sell weight loss drug directly to patients nationwide
Access for Zepbound through the partnership begins in mid-November.
Access for Zepbound through the partnership begins in mid-November.
Lawmakers continue to negotiate ACA tax credits
The battle continues in the nation's capitol over health care subsidies that help a subset of Washingtonians buy health insurance on the state benefit exchange.
The battle continues in the nation's capitol over health care subsidies that help a subset of Washingtonians buy health insurance on the state benefit exchange.
Lawmakers battle over ACA tax credits as health care premiums set to skyrocket
The ongoing federal government shutdown centers on health care, with Democrats pushing to extend expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. These subsidies benefit approximately 220,000 Washington residents, and without them, the Washington Health Plan Finder warns up to 80,000 customers could face price hikes that may force them to drop coverage.
The ongoing federal government shutdown centers on health care, with Democrats pushing to extend expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. These subsidies benefit approximately 220,000 Washington residents, and without them, the Washington Health Plan Finder warns up to 80,000 customers could face price hikes that may force them to drop coverage.
Most Americans worry about higher health care costs in 2026, poll finds
The prospect of paying more for health care coverage has people who either are insured or not worried about covering their medical needs.
The prospect of paying more for health care coverage has people who either are insured or not worried about covering their medical needs.
All Rite Aid locations closed after bankruptcy filing
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.
A pharmacy staple in America is officially no more.
King County nurses hold rally in Seattle amid contract negotiations
In the midst of an eight-month contract negotiation, King County's public health nurses held a rally in Seattle on Saturday as they say their paychecks stagnate.
In the midst of an eight-month contract negotiation, King County's public health nurses held a rally in Seattle on Saturday as they say their paychecks stagnate.
RFK Jr. launches FDA safety review of abortion pill mifepristone
The Food and Drug Administration will review the safety of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S, at the request of Republican-led states.
The Food and Drug Administration will review the safety of mifepristone, the most widely used abortion drug in the U.S, at the request of Republican-led states.
'Nightmare bacteria' cases on the rise in US, CDC report finds
Infectious disease doctors are sounding the alarm after a new CDC report found that drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” infections rose drastically in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023.
Infectious disease doctors are sounding the alarm after a new CDC report found that drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” infections rose drastically in the U.S. between 2019 and 2023.
Trump's Tylenol warning causes pushback from medical community
Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.
Trump has suggested that using Tylenol while pregnant could increase the chance of kids developing autism, a claim that has since garnered negative attention from medical leaders worldwide.
RFK Jr.'s advisory panel recommends new restrictions on MMRV vaccines
Doctors have raised concerns after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the entire panel and replaced it with vaccine skeptics.
Doctors have raised concerns after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the entire panel and replaced it with vaccine skeptics.
Bellevue, WA family calls on FDA to approve new Duchene Muscular Dystrophy treatment
A family in Bellevue is seeing life-changing results for their son, thanks to a clinical trial drug. However, getting the drug approved by the FDA has been faced with "technicalities."
A family in Bellevue is seeing life-changing results for their son, thanks to a clinical trial drug. However, getting the drug approved by the FDA has been faced with "technicalities."
Seattle mother says Medicaid cuts threaten twins’ cancer fight
As federal Medicaid cuts take effect, a West Seattle mother fears the lifeline keeping her twin daughters alive could be stripped away.
As federal Medicaid cuts take effect, a West Seattle mother fears the lifeline keeping her twin daughters alive could be stripped away.
Acupuncture helps with chronic low back pain in older adults, study finds
A new study found that acupuncture treatment for older adults with chronic back pain could notably help their pain levels and the disability often caused by it.
A new study found that acupuncture treatment for older adults with chronic back pain could notably help their pain levels and the disability often caused by it.
Seattle residents call for pause on Capitol Hill crisis care center
Several community members from Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood called on King County Council to delay plans for a proposed behavioral health crisis care center on Broadway.
Several community members from Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood called on King County Council to delay plans for a proposed behavioral health crisis care center on Broadway.
CVS Caremark faces class-action lawsuit over Zepbound, Wegovy coverage
A class-action lawsuit accuses CVS Caremark of denying medically necessary treatments by stopping coverage of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drug.
A class-action lawsuit accuses CVS Caremark of denying medically necessary treatments by stopping coverage of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drug.
CVS, Walgreens pull back COVID vaccines in more than a dozen states following new guidelines
CVS has stopped offering updated COVID-19 shots in 3 states and restricted access in a dozen more.
CVS has stopped offering updated COVID-19 shots in 3 states and restricted access in a dozen more.